Sexual Orientation

Benefits for Same-Sex Partners

Description:

Same-sex couples have been denied benefits or privileges hitherto reserved to different-sex spouses, in violation of the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and the Wisconsin constitution’s equal protection guarantee.

Forum:

Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, possible simultaneous filing of court case on constitutional claims.

Attorneys:

Linda Roberson & Christopher Krimmer of Balisle & Roberson, Madison; John Knight, Ken Choe, James Esseks, ACLU Lesbian & Gay Rights Project; Legal Director.

Wisc. State Employees Charitable Payroll Deduction Program

Description:

State regulation permits government employees’ payroll deductions to be directed to charities that discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, in violation of Wisconsin equal rights law.

Forum:

Currently in negotiations with State Dept. of Administration.

Attorneys:

Tamara Packard of Cullen, Weston, Pines & Bach, Madison; Christopher Krimmer of Balisle & Roberson, Madison; Legal Director.

Articles:

January 15, 2002 >> ACLU Helps State Employees Challenge Discrimination in Workplace Giving FULL STORY